Historical Events
- US Lt Col William Higgins kidnapped in south Lebanon by Lebanese terrorists & later killed
Famous Birthdays
- Natascha Kampusch, Austrian kidnapping victim
- Vasiliy Lomachenko, Ukrainian boxer and one of the most successful amateur boxers of all time (Olympic gold 2008 and 2012), born in Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi, Ukraine, Soviet Union
About February 17, 1988
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 2 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Seasons Change - Expose
#1 Song: I Should Be So Lucky - Kylie Minogue
